Course overview
Livestock Transportation – Short Journey (Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Pigs and Poultry)
Transporters or attendants who transport horses on the roads, on journeys over 40 miles and up to 8 hours, must hold a Certificate of Competence for short journeys since 2008. The qualification is required under legislation for anyone transporting horses in connection with economic or business activity. If you are transporting horses to compete as a professional then you are also required to hold a Certificate.
Who is the course for?
Anyone transporting livestock (horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs or poultry), in connection with an economic activity on a journey over 65km and up to 8 hours duration.
Animal Transporter Authorisation
If you are intending to transport animals in connection with an economic activity for distances over 65 km and up to 8 hours, you will also need a valid Animal Transporter Authorisation from DAERA. Further information and an application form are available by clicking here.
You are required to possess a valid Certificate of Competence before you apply for Animal Transporter Authorisation.
Assessment
The assessment takes the form of a multiple choice theory test which is taken on-line. Assessments are organised, subject to demand at CAFRE’s three Campuses at Enniskillen, Greenmount in Antrim and Loughry in Cookstown.
Booking Terms and Conditions
CAFRE Booking terms and conditions are available by clicking here.
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